San Nicola Baronia
Welcome to San Nicola Baronia, a small Italian municipality
San Nicola Baronia is a municipality of only 757 inhabitants in the province of Avellino in Campania, located in the high Ufita valley in the northeast of Irpinia, along the former state road 91 of the Sele Valley. In this article, I will show you the main characteristics of the territory of San Nicola Baronia, its thousand-year history, its monuments and places of interest, demographic evolution, administration and more.
Physical geography
Territory
The territory of San Nicola Baronia is located in the high Ufita valley, a mountainous and hilly area characterized by woods, streams and fertile land. The municipality is located in the center of Baronia, an area that includes several municipalities in the province of Avellino, and is crossed by the former state road 91 of the Sele Valley, which connects Avellino to Salerno.
History
San Nicola Baronia has a thousand-year history dating back to the Roman era. The municipality is mentioned as Sancto Nicola a Ripa and was formerly a place of strategic and cultural importance. Over time it has been part of different fiefs and lordships, until it became an autonomous municipality after the end of feudal bonds in the 19th century. During the Irpinia earthquake of 1930, the village of San Nicola Baronia suffered serious damage.
Monuments and places of interest
Religious architecture
The church of the Santissima Annunziata is the main religious building in San Nicola Baronia. The church is located in the center of the village and was built in the 17th century. The interior is decorated with frescoes and paintings of great artistic value.
Society
Demographic evolution
The population of San Nicola Baronia has always been very small and over the years has decreased. Currently, the municipality has only 757 inhabitants, a figure that makes it one of the least populated municipalities in the province of Avellino.
Administration
San Nicola Baronia is an autonomous municipality that is part of the Ufita Mountain Community, an association of municipalities that promotes the economic and cultural development of the territory.
Other administrative information
The municipality of San Nicola Baronia is governed by a Mayor and a City Council elected by direct ballot. The municipality also has an office of the Service for Prevention and Civil Protection, which ensures the safety of citizens in case of emergencies or natural disasters.
Related voices
If you are interested in the history and culture of the Ufita area, you may want to deepen your knowledge of some keywords such as: Baronia (Italy), Ufita Mountain Community, Irpinia - Hills of Ufita, Mancini (family), Ufita Valley.
External links
If you want to learn more about San Nicola Baronia, you can visit the official website of the Municipality at http://www.comune.san-nicola-baronia.av.it/. Here you will find news, information and insights on the life of the municipality.
